Upleta

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GujaratIndia

Upleta
District(s) Rajkot
Coordinates 21.73° N 70.28° E

Coordinates: 21.73° N 70.28° E

Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
Population (2001) 55,341

Upleta is a city and a municipality in Rajkot district in the Indian state of Gujarat.

[edit] Geography

Upleta is located at 21.73° N 70.28° E[1]. It has an average elevation of 39 metres (127 feet). It is famous for its good road across all city.

[edit] Demographics

As of 2001 India censusGRIndia, Upleta had a population of 55,341. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Upleta has an average literacy rate of 71%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 76%, and female literacy is 65%. In Upleta, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age. It was formerly ruled by Gondal Maharaja before independence.Along with Gondal,Dhoraji it was one of major town of Gondal state.

It was famous for its watersupply tank in old Darbargadh which was unique during those old times.
Major crops are groundnuts and cotton.


[edit] References

  1. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Upleta
Gujarat Popular Website